Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's low-cost Dolphin Surf became its 10th model available in Europe on Wednesday, with the Berlin launch increasing pressure on European rivals to produce more affordable alternatives.

BYD's new electric city car costs more than twice as much in Europe as it does in China, but at €23,000, it’s still a good value

The BYD Dolphin Surf has all the basics needed to be a city car success, aided by competitive pricing and loads of space